Spherical nucleic acids show promise as a targeted and effective immunotherapy for patients with metastatic prostate cancer. Over the last couple of decades, scientists have been working toward making vaccines that treat…
Category: Therapeutics
Cowpea virus can keep metastatic lung cancers at bay
Plant virus nanoparticles home in on the lungs to help prevent the spread of cancer. Image credit: Rodion Kutsaev on Unsplash Treating metastatic cancer — cancer that spreads from its original site…
Hydrogel improves stem cell survival in treating Parkinson’s disease in mice
A new type of hydrogel could radically transform a novel stem cell treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Image credit: Shutterstock Treating degenerative neurological diseases is a challenging task, given how well protected and…
A nasal spray to prevent viral infection
A polymer composite spray was shown to not only limit SARS-CoV-2 infection, but also hinders transmission in this proof-of-concept study. Image credit: Elena Mozhvilo on Unsplash Our awareness to the risk of…
A “self-stirring” pill enhances drug bioavailability
Self-propelling microparticles enhance the dissolution of drugs in the stomach, achieving better bioavailability without the side effects of high dosing. The majority of drugs we take are administered orally, and while this…
3D-bioprinted breast cancer to understand tumor growth and spread
A prototype platform allows researchers to culture and study tumor growth in new detail. 3D bioprinted breast cancer tumors (green) and supportive microenvironments (purple) to better understand how they interact with one…
Individualized brain cell grafts reverse Parkinson’s symptoms in monkeys
A new study provides hope for Parkinson’s disease, showing that neuron grafts using patients’ own cells have the potential to manage and even reverse symptoms. Image credit: Shutterstock Parkinson’s disease is a…
“Breast cancer-on-a-chip” helps researchers test immunotherapy drugs
A new microwell chip holds promise for screening immunotherapy drugs with the added bonus that it can include a patient’s own cells for optimized treatment planning. Image credit: Khademhosseini Lab Immunotherapy has…
Mayo Clinic researchers study new bioactive material for enhanced vascular healing
Researchers challenge the current paradigm for embolization with a safe and versatile embolic agent made from malleable and injectable hydrogels. Image credit: Mayo Clinic Transcatheter embolization is a minimally invasive procedure in…
Recruiting AI in the battle against SARS-CoV-2 and future pandemics
A new AI system can identify optimal combinations of drugs and dosages in a matter of days to help halt viral pandemics before they reach global scales. Developing an effective vaccine for…